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While Adam Smith may be questionable, the influence of Benthem's Utilitarianism on the Poor Laws and the subsequent institution of Work Houses definitely has Malthusian overtones to it. I disagree with the removal.

Captain Swing (bringer of nachos)04:56, 23 March 2013

If you rewrite that with Bentham in place of utilitarianism, it's fine. Edit: That rewrite is much better. The way it was worded before made it sound like utilitarianism was merely a justification for social Darwinism.

Nebuchadnezzar (talk)05:00, 23 March 2013

Yeah, I realized that after re-reading it. I also should have dropped Adam Smith altogether, as his theories are a whole 'nother kettle of fish.

Captain Swing (bringer of nachos)05:04, 23 March 2013